Travel trailers cannot operate on their own and must rely on other vehicles for towing. This means that travelers need to find a suitable parking spot for the trailer and consider how to arrange the towing vehicle's journey after arriving at the destination.

Travel trailer is a type of trailer camper, also known as trailer A-type camper or traditional trailer camper. This type of RV requires other motor vehicles (such as sedans, SUVs, or self-propelled RVs) to tow. Travel trailers typically have areas such as living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and bathrooms, providing travelers with a multifunctional temporary accommodation environment.